Cumbal Volcano
In this article, we will explore Cumbal Volcano in depth, a topic that has generated a lot of interest and debate in recent times. Cumbal Volcano is a broad concept that covers different areas and aspects, from its impact on society to its implications in daily life. Throughout these pages, we will analyze Cumbal Volcano from various approaches, providing a complete and detailed vision of this topic that is so relevant today. Likewise, we will examine the historical evolution of Cumbal Volcano, its possible future repercussions and the opinions of experts in the field. Regardless of your level of knowledge about Cumbal Volcano, this article will provide you with valuable information and invite you to reflect on its importance and relevance in today's world.
| Cumbal | |
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| Volcán Cumbal | |
 Cumbal in 2011 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,575 m (5,167 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 0°56′56″N 77°53′17″W / 0.949°N 77.888°W |
| Geography | |
  Cumbal Location of Cumbal in Colombia | |
| Location | Colombia |
| Parent range | Nudo de los Pastos, Western Ranges Andes |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Andesitic stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | December 1926 |
Cumbal is a stratovolcano of the Caribe Terrane, located at the Nudo de los Pastos in Nariño, Colombia. It is the southernmost historically active volcano of Colombia and is together with Chiles and Azufral one of the few volcanoes of the Western Ranges. The volcano is dominated by andesites.
Plane crash
On January 28, 2002 TAME Flight 120 struck one of the sides of the volcano while in a go-around approach to Tulcán. There were no survivors among the 94 occupants.
Gallery
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See also
References
- ^ Plancha 447-447bis, 2003
Bibliography
- Parra, Eduardo, and Marta Velásquez. 2003. Plancha 447 Ipiales & 447bis Tallambí - 1:100,000, 1. INGEOMINAS. Accessed 2017-06-06.
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Source: Wills, Fernando; et al. (2001). Nuestro patrimonio – 100 tesoros de Colombia [Our heritage – 100 treasures of Colombia] (in Spanish). El Tiempo. pp. 1–311. ISBN 958-8089-16-6. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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